The main reservoir release gate will decrease from 150 cfs to 110 cfs, and the fish hatchery will remain at 10 cfs today, Thursday, July 25, 2024..
RRP: 140cfs+/- Sixx with some extra native flow on top of the 110cfs release falls just at or out of surfable range while Chiclets will still be surfable.
Hard to predict future flows right now. We are subject to the will of the water managers for satisfying water calls by the senior water right holders (farmers, municipalities, etc).
Sixx needs about 135cfs at the Union gauge to be surfable but no guarantees. Keep an eye on the Union gauge and cam to see it it is surfable.
Union gauge- https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/StationsLite/PLAUNICO?params=DISCHRG
Sixx Cam- https://www.senserasystems.com/public/embed/3M7824646H83
Scout: 580cfs+/- From the cam it is still looking steep and fun.
August 15th will likely be the last day of VFMP flow as BV is getting ready to start construction on Pocket Wave 2.0. So if you are looking to take a cool weekend trip up to Salida with your husband/wife/partner/buddies/or self, you might want to get it in the next three weeks before the USBR dials back the flow way down, baring any big rains or other unforeseen water events.
Here is the Pocket Wave 2.0 construction dates on this link that starts 8/10/24 with bringing in the construction equipment to the location- https://my-bv.com/pocket-wave-2-0?tool=forum_topic
Pueblo: 810cfs+/- P-town new wave is good at least down to 700cfs. Wish I knew the rhyme or reasons for the Pueblo Dam releases but my magic 8 ball doesn’t seem to currently work for Pueblo.
Note, photos posted up last night at above 1,300cfs by Joseph Lepik (Lepik Photography) on the FB is proof the wave surfs real well.
The VFMP on the upper Arkansas River probably doesn’t impact the flow below the Pueblo Reservoir/Dam and instead the Pueblo flow is likely driven by water calls similar to how the S Platte doles out water. Then again my magic 8 ball is not working down that way.
Rive Surfing Tip: Dawn patrol session are a good way to get uncrowded surfable flows in at Sixx. The Chatfield Dam water change happens typically between late morning to noonish and hits Sixx in a couple of hours. This means that dawn patrol, albeit much colder in the water by about ten degrees °F, is a good way to hedge your surfing bet to score the flow that was set from the prior day. But remember to wear a thicker wetsuit than you would surf later in the day or be prepared for a chilly short session.
Go find some surf while we still have water.
LBK
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